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In this special article series titled Josh Bezoni Complaints: The Obesity Conspiracy Exposed, I explore one of the most frequently asked questions that I receive from my valued subscribers, “Coach Josh, what are some of your biggest complaints about the weight loss industry?”

Sodium is something that the body needs to function properly—it’s important for water balance and nerve function, among many other physiological functions. However, you only need a small amount each day—about 500 mg is plenty. You would eat this amount snacking on a serving of most chips, crackers, canned food items (especially soups and canned veggies), pickles, various cheeses, pretzels, or salted nuts. (Not to mention that condiments like ketchup and salad dressings are packed with sodium.) (more…)

In this special article series titled Josh Bezoni Complaints: The Obesity Conspiracy Exposed, I explore one of the most frequently asked questions that I receive from my valued subscribers, “Coach Josh, what are some of your biggest complaints about the weight loss industry?”

Artificial sweeteners like Splenda (sucralose), NutraSweet (aspartame), Sunette (acesulfame K), and Sweet ‘N Low (saccharin) may have serious health consequences and may be causing you to GAIN weight, not lose it. (more…)

Whether it’s a holiday, a barbeque, tailgating with friends, or just your weekly “cheat day,” if you’re like me, sometimes you overeat. In today’s article, I’m going to show you how you can use this scientifically-backed technique known as periodic overfeeding, or more simply put, strategically “cheating” on your diet with all your favorite foods to help you accelerate your fat loss. (more…)

It’s common knowledge. Saturated fat is bad for you because it causes heart disease and belly fat, right?

And you should definitely cook with polyunsaturated vegetable oils like soybean oil and canola oil instead of saturated fats like organic butter or coconut oil, right?

Think again! (more…)